04/10/2026
Why “Helping” Can Sometimes Hurt: The Fine Line Between Support and Dependency in Disability Care
The most damaging thing you can do for someone isn't refusing to help them. It's never letting them try. That's a hard sentence to sit with — especially in a field built entirely around helping. But it's one of the most important truths in disability support, and we don't talk about it nearly enough. Introduction Think of a tree growing in a greenhouse....
The most damaging thing you can do for someone isn’t refusing to help them. It’s never letting them try. That’s a hard sentence to sit with — especially in a field built entirely …
